Barefoot Luxury

Along the coast of São Vicente in the Cape Verde islands you'll find 36 private villas. Enjoy the sublime scenery and unrivalled privacy; journey to a place where you can escape from your everyday worries and let yourself be guided by a slower pace of life.

Purchase for 690K

Photos courtesy of Francisco Nogueira

Purchase for 690K

A collaboration between Polo Architects and Going East, this new hospitality hideaway blends in seamlessly with its rugged surroundings in a way that reflects both respect for the wild beauty of nature, as well as answering a contemporary need for a different experience of indulgence. The low-slung, intimate villas are unique settings that embody the laid-back sun-kissed São Vicente lifestyle.

The Details

What makes it Kobu

To keep the guests connected to the pristine landscape, 15-foot windows frame in ocean vistas while timber screens extend the interior out to a private terrace and swimming pool with views expanding out over the sea.

While modern in form, their local basalt stone facade harmonize with the surrounding landscape and fade into the natural hues of the shoreline. Internally, raw board-formed concrete walls and floors are warmed up with wood trim and a selection of furniture from local artisans.